Pipeline Safety Committees Set July Virtual Meeting

2026-13805 — Pipeline Safety: Repair Criteria for Hazardous Liquid and Gas Transmission Pipelines

The government wants to update pipeline safety rules to make fixing gas and liquid pipelines smarter, safer, and cheaper. These changes affect pipeline operators who’ll use new tech and clearer guidelines to spot and repair problems faster. Comments are open until September 8, 2026, so get ready to weigh in before the rules get final—and yes, this could save money and prevent accidents!

2026-10782 — Pipeline Safety: Class Location Change Requirements; Correction

PHMSA fixed a small but important detail in a new pipeline safety rule from January 2026. Pipeline operators can now confirm or restore safe pressure levels when neighborhoods change around their pipes, with a clear 24-month deadline starting either from the rule’s effective date or when they begin work. This helps keep gas pipelines safe without confusion about timing, so operators know exactly when to act and avoid costly delays.

2026-08144 — Administrative Rulemaking, Guidance, and Enforcement Procedures

The Department of Transportation is bringing back and improving its rules for making new policies, giving guidance, and enforcing laws. This affects anyone involved in transportation regulations, making the process clearer and more consistent. These changes kick in on May 27, 2026, aiming to save time and avoid confusion without adding extra costs.

2026-08058 — Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Transmission Pipelines: MAOP Reconfirmation, Expansion of Assessment Requirements, and Other Related Amendments; Correction

This update fixes a numbering mistake in the rules for checking the maximum safe pressure of gas pipelines. Pipeline operators must follow the corrected list to avoid confusion, but no new costs or deadlines are added. The fix takes effect on August 3, 2026, making safety rules clearer and easier to follow.

2026-06323 — Pipeline Safety: Class Location Change Requirements; Response to Petition for Reconsideration

Pipeline companies and safety pros, listen up! PHMSA just said no to changes requested by the Interstate Natural Gas Association about pipeline safety rules for areas where people live or work. This means the current rules about how pipelines must be upgraded when neighborhoods grow stay in place, so companies should keep their safety upgrades on schedule without extra costs or delays.

2026-14071 — Pipeline Safety: Guidance for Enhancing the Effectiveness of Distribution Integrity Management Programs

This notice reminds gas pipeline owners and operators to boost their safety checks by using smarter risk models and focusing on high-risk pipes and leak fixes. It’s all about making gas delivery safer and more reliable, following important safety recommendations. These improvements should be put into action soon, helping protect communities without extra costs.

Previous: 2026-14502 — Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Application for Exempted Fishing Permits

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is reviewing a special fishing permit request that would let certain fishing boats catch and process tilefish in ways normally not allowed. This change helps researchers collect important data to better manage fish populations. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until August 3, 2026, to speak up—so don’t miss your chance!

Next: 2026-14504 — Information Collection: NRC Form 361, Reactor Plant Event Notification Worksheet; NRC Form 361A, Fuel Cycle and Materials Event Notification Worksheet; NRC Form 361N, Non-Power Reactor (NPR) Event Notification Worksheet; NRC Form 361S, Plant Event Notification Worksheet

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is renewing forms used by nuclear plants and facilities to report important events. This affects reactor operators and fuel cycle facilities who must keep submitting these event notifications without changes. Comments on this renewal are open until August 17, 2026, with no new costs or big changes expected.